For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,581 students in 40291, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 807 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 40291, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 40291, KY are Wheeler Elementary School, Bates Elementary School and Fern Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40291 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 40291, KY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40291, KY Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wheeler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5700 Cynthia Drive
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8349
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8349
Grades: K-5
| 613 students
Rank: #22.
Bates Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7601 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8208
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8208
Grades: K-5
| 568 students
Rank: #33.
Fern Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9115 Fern Creek Road
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8251
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8251
Grades: 9-12
| 1,688 students
Rank: #44.
Fern Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8815 Ferndale Rd
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8250
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8250
Grades: K-5
| 712 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40291, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40291, KY include Wheeler Elementary School, Bates Elementary School and Fern Creek High School.
How many public schools are located in 40291?
4 public schools are located in 40291.
What percentage of students in 40291 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 40291 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 40291?
40291 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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